# 3D Printing and Modelling Workshop - 14/2/2017 **URL:** \ **Category:** Blogs\ **Created:** [16 February 2017 02:08 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/3d-printing-and-modelling-workshop-14-2-2017/764 "2017-02-16T02:08:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Aidan](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/aidan/32/1243_2.png) [@Aidan](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Aidan)\ **Post date:** [16 February 2017 02:08 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/3d-printing-and-modelling-workshop-14-2-2017/764/1 "2017-02-16T02:08:39Z")
On Tuesday afternoon, we ran the first of our revised 3D printing & modelling workshops and had a blast! Michael (our workshop participant) turned up only having knowledge of the existence of 3D printers and CAD software but had absolutely no experience, the perfect participant. We kicked off with walking through our printer setup and took a look at the basics of FDM technology. He was particularly interested in being able to print models that he could find online, so we went right into slicing up some models and learning the lay of the land with Cura, our slicing software. ![printing-pig-workshop](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/uploads/core_electronics/original/1X/31c9588494bb1c544aedbcfd61384153d53353e2.jpg) After a crash course in Fusion 360, we walked through making a small project box. Michael decided to print his grandson a small animal figurine, so off to Thingiverse we went to find something suitable. We ended up deciding on a model that our 3D printer would be able to print simply and easily. We ended up deciding on a Pig figurine and sliced it at .2mm and got it printed inside of half an hour. We used [the Lulzbot Mini](http://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/CE00036) and some [orange ABS filament](http://core-electronics.com.au/catalog/product/view/sku/CE00076) to print this model. Book a session today if you'd like to join one of [our 3D Printing Workshops](https://core-electronics.com.au/workshops.html). Likewise, we're here to help if you're looking for help with [Lulzbot in Australia](http://core-electronics.com.au/brands/lulzbot-australia), This blog post was brought to you by Core Electronics - your home for: - [Adafruit in Australia](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia) - [Makey Makey in Australia](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/makey-makey-australia) - [Arduino in Australia](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/arduino-australia) We're here to help with your electronics projects - we're powered by makers, for makers! This blog can also be viewed [**here**](http://core-electronics.com.au/electronics-blog/3d-printing-workshop-14-2-2017)